McGRATHPR.com – The Satuit Band celebrates its 95th season this summer performing its annual series of free community concerts throughout the South Shore. Founded in 1932, the Satuit Band is one of the region’s longest-running community music organizations, gathering volunteer musicians of all ages to perform a diverse repertoire of symphonic band music. The Satuit Band is led by long-time Music Director Charles A. Shaffer.
Satuit Band’s 2026 Summer Concert Series celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with a season-long musical journey through our nation’s rich artistic heritage. Every concert program features works by American composers and arrangers, showcasing the breadth and diversity of American music through patriotic favorites, Broadway classics, jazz-inspired selections, film scores, folk traditions, and landmark concert band compositions. These performances honor our nation’s history while highlighting the creativity and cultural influences that continue to shape American music today.
“As our nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of its founding, we are excited to present a season dedicated entirely to American music,” shares Shaffer. “From beloved patriotic selections to iconic works from the stage and screen, these concerts celebrate the voices, stories, and traditions that have defined our musical heritage. We are proud to continue our tradition of bringing communities together through free live performances that inspire, entertain, and connect audiences of all ages.”
The Satuit Band’s mission focuses on fostering musical excellence, community engagement, and lifelong learning through the performance of high-quality symphonic band repertoire. The ensemble welcomes 60+ volunteer musicians and performs throughout the South Shore each summer, reaching thousands of fans annually. All concerts are free and open to the public.
2026 Satuit Band
Summer Concert Series
Friday, June 19, 7:30 pm
St. Mary’s Parish Center Great Hall, 2 Edward Foster Road, Scituate
Friday, June 26, 7:00 pm
Rockland Memorial Library Lawn, 20 Belmont Street, Rockland
Friday, July 10, 7:00 pm
Scituate Senior Center Lawn, 333 First Parish Road, Scituate
Friday, July 17, 7:30 pm
Bernie King Pavilion, Hull Shore Drive #37-010, Hull
Friday, July 24, 7:30 pm
Bernie King Pavilion, Hull Shore Drive #37-010, Hull
Friday, July 31, 6:30 pm
The Village at Proprietor’s Green Lawn, 10 Village Green Way, Marshfield
Saturday, August 1, 2:00 pm
The Village at Duxbury, 290 Kingstown Way, Duxbury
Friday, August 7, 7:30 pm
St. Mary’s Parish Center Great Hall, 2 Edward Foster Road, Scituate
Friday, August 14, 7:30 pm
Bernie King Pavilion, Hull Shore Drive #37-010, Hull
Saturday, August 15, 6:30 pm
The Village at Proprietor’s Green Lawn, 10 Village Green Way, Marshfield
Friday, August 21, 7:30 pm
Bernie King Pavilion, Hull Shore Drive #37-010, Hull
Outdoor performances are subject to same-day inclement weather cancellation, for the latest information on performances, visit the Satuit Band’s Facebook page.
To help sustain its tradition of providing free public performances, The Satuit Band launched its first-ever sponsorship program in 2026. Community members, businesses, and organizations are invited to support the Band through sponsorships and donations, which are accepted year-round on a rolling basis. Contributions help fund concerts, music purchases, guest artists, and operational expenses, ensuring that live community music remains accessible to audiences throughout the South Shore. Sponsorship and donation information is available at satuitband.com/donate.
Satuit Band concerts are supported in part by grants from Duxbury, Hull, Marshfield and Scituate Cultural Councils, local agencies supported by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. Parking and accessibility information is available on each performance venue’s website. For more information, concert updates, or ways to support the Satuit Band, visit satuitband.com.
About the Satuit Band
Founded in 1932, the Satuit Band is a nonprofit community symphonic concert band based in Scituate, Massachusetts. Entering its 95th season in 2026, the Satuit Band provides free public performances throughout Boston’s South Shore while offering student and adult musicians opportunities for lifelong participation in ensemble music. Through concerts, mentorship, and community engagement, the Satuit Band continues its longstanding tradition of making live music accessible to all.
Satuit Band concerts are supported in part by grants from Duxbury, Hull, Marshfield and Scituate Cultural Councils, local agencies supported by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. For more information, concert updates, or ways to support the Satuit Band, visit satuitband.com.
